Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos
- Begin by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add the dried guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles, toasting them for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant, turning slightly darker but not burnt.
- Transfer the toasted chiles to a bowl and pour hot water over them, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the soaked chiles along with minced garlic, chopped onion, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Place the chunks of beef chuck roast into the slow cooker. Pour the flavorful chili marinade over the beef, ensuring that all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Pour in beef broth and water into the slow cooker, gently mixing to combine. The liquid should just cover the meat.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
- Once the beef is cooked to perfection, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a plate. Using two forks, shred the meat until finely pulled apart.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Place the corn tortillas in the hot skillet, warming them for 30-60 seconds per side until hot and pliable.
- Fill each warmed tortilla with generous amounts of the juicy, shredded birria. Top with freshly chopped cilantro and diced onion.
- Plate your enticing birria tacos alongside lime wedges, inviting everyone to squeeze some tangy juice over their tacos.
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Notes
For optimal freshness, reassemble tacos just before serving to enjoy the best flavors from your spicy slow-cooked Mexican birria tacos.
